Project Detail

The Neighbours

Synopsis

Adapted from Raymond Carver's short story 'Neighbours' this film examines a middle aged couple's exposure to an enviable lifestyle and the effect it has on their relationship.

Details

Year
2010
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
19 mins 05 secs
Format
HD
Director
David McKay
Producer
Britt Crowley
Editor
Phyllis Ironside
Screenwriter
Ronnie Mackintosh
Director of Photography
Jerry Kelly
Production Designer
Alan Reid
Sound
Mark Deas
Composer
Malcolm Lindsay
Principal cast
Peter Mullan, Vicki Masson

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Production Status

Production Company

Red Crow Films

redcrowfilms@googlemail.com

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